AFCON 2025: 21 Countries Secure Tickets for Morocco

AFCON 2025: 21 Countries Secure Tickets for Morocco

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With only a few matches left in the qualifiers, 21 teams have secured their places at the highly anticipated 

Monday's results on Matchday 6 saw two more nations — securing their places in Africa's flagship football competition with Sudan and Benin sealing their slots.

Nigeria, Tunisia, South Africa, Uganda, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon — clinched their spots last week joining a growing list of African football powerhouses ready for the tournament.

Zambia, Mali, Zimbabwe and Comoros were also among the countries that sealed their places last week.

The confirmed teams represent a blend of regular AFCON contenders and rising forces in African football.

Host nation Morocco automatically qualified, alongside notable teams like Senegal and Algeria, who secured early qualification through consistent performances.

Egypt and title holders Cote d'Ivoire also bring strong legacies to the competition, with both countries boasting numerous AFCON titles.

Several teams have made a comeback to the continental stage.

DR Congo, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea will look to make an impact, while Uganda and Gabon are back with ambitions to advance deep into the tournament.

For South Africa, qualification marks a return to Africa’s biggest football stage after their impressive at the previous competition held in Cote d'Ivoire.

The qualification phase isn’t over yet. Matchday 6 matches continue into Tuesday, to confirm the remaining teams, rounding off the 24-nation lineup for Morocco 2025.

Anticipation is building as the final slots are contested, with top African teams and emerging challengers vying to be part of the action.

The 21 countries qualified for TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025

Morocco

Burkina Faso

Cameroon

Algeria

DR Congo

Senegal

Egypt

Angola

Equatorial Guinea

Cote d'Ivoire

Uganda

South Africa

Gabon

Tunisia

Nigeria

Zambia

Mali

Zimbabwe

Comoros

Sudan

Benin